7 of the best hotels in Gambia for the perfect beach holiday

These resorts and hotels in Gambia are perfect for your holiday

If you want to book a beach holiday to Gambia , you are probably overwhelmed by the sheer number of beach resorts available. Each one features beautiful private beaches, palm trees, and a lovely swimming pool. But what are the best hotels in Gambia to completely unwind during your well-deserved beach holiday? To help you plan your vacation a little, I have listed nine great beach resorts and hotels in Gambia for you. From beach resorts where you get a real sense of the African atmosphere through the decor and the curious monkeys at breakfast, to luxury hotels where every room is unique and you will completely relax thanks to the secluded location.

Tips for the best travel deals and beach holidays to Gambia:

⋙ At Tui Book your 8 days from €359. Senegambia Beach is our absolute favorite! View all offers here >>
⋙ Also at Holiday discounter Book your affordable beach holidays to Gambia. In this article, you'll find some of their most beautiful accommodations. View the entire range here >>
⋙ Via Corendon book a package holiday including flight. The hotels Coco Ocean, balafon en Kombo are perfect for a beach holiday. View all offers for Gambia here >>

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7 Best Beach Hotels in Gambia You'll Want to Book Now

Senegambia Beach Hotel

This hotel gives you a true African feel with its tropical garden, featuring exotic birds, numerous palm trees, and monkeys that will join you for some much-needed me-time by the pool. The hotel is located in the heart of Kololi, about 15 km from Banjul Airport, right on the beach. Don't feel like lounging on the beach? Then cool off in one of the pools or sip a cocktail at the pool bar while enjoying the sunset. In the evening, you can quickly reach the Senegambia Strip, where you can truly experience Gambian culture. Here, locals and tourists alike dine all evening, enjoy live music, and dance until the wee hours. This hotel is perfect if you enjoy the opportunity to explore the lively scene outside the hotel in the evening.

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Senegambia Beach Hotel

Leo's Beach

Looking for a lovely boutique hotel? You will find Leo's Beach in Brufut, about 3 km from Bijilo National Park and 11 km from Banjul Airport. Leo's Beach is a hotel that commands respect here in the Gambia. Free Wi-Fi is available in all areas, and the rooms feature a flat-screen TV, free toiletries, and a hairdryer. The hotel offers sea views, free private parking, and is the top-rated location in Brufut. A nice touch: a continental breakfast is served every morning at this hotel, but in the evening you can try the delicious local dishes in the on-site restaurant —and believe me, you won't want to miss this!

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Ⓒ Leo's Beach Hotel

Ngala Lodge

This hotel is small, stylish, and once again surrounded by a tropical garden teeming with beautiful birds. Ngala Lodge is one of my favorite hotels in Gambia! You can completely unwind here; there are no children, it has a lovely private beach, and it's situated on a clifftop, offering stunning views. Feel like exercising? Then you can head to the golf course next door or swim laps in the pool as the sun sets. Want to explore? Then you can head to Cape Point, about 3 km from the hotel.

Ngala Lodge is housed in an old colonial mansion with African elements, and you will find art throughout the hotel, even at the edge of the pool! I stayed in a wonderfully spacious suite, and a fun fact is that every suite in the hotel is decorated by a different designer, making each one unique. If you are in need of some much-needed me-time and relaxation, Ngala Lodge is , in my opinion, the perfect base for a beach holiday in Gambia. The hotel is located 26 km from Banjul Airport.

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ngala lodge

White Horse Residence

Do you love having a massage every day on vacation? Then White Horse Residence in Tanjii is perfect for you. It's a spa with a wellness center and its own private beach. Relaxation is guaranteed here. Want to get out and about? Free bike rentals are available! You can also enjoy various water sports in the area, such as fishing and canoeing. If you're looking to book a hotel near Tanjii, this one has the best reviews!

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Ⓒ White Horse Residence

Kombo Beach

This is by far one of the most popular hotels in Gambia, situated on the beach, surrounded by a tropical garden, and close to the center of Kotu. Perfect for a relaxing holiday! Good to know: this hotel has the recognized Travelife Gold sustainability certification, which means they are committed to water and energy use, waste recycling, fair treatment of employees, use regional products, and are actively involved with the local community. If you feel like venturing out, not only is the center of Kotu nearby, but many shops and restaurants are also within walking distance of Kombo Beach. A nice touch: the owner is Dutch. Banjul Airport is about a 20-minute drive away.

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kombo beach

Hibiscus House Gambia

This is one of the hotels in Gambia where you can truly experience a true African feel thanks to the beautiful colors, the décor, and the small huts you sleep in. The hotel is a 10-minute walk from the beach, but also features an outdoor pool. It's a 10-minute drive from Bijilo, 20 minutes from Serrekunda, and approximately 25 kilometers from Banjul Airport. The hotel restaurant serves primarily local dishes, so there are plenty of opportunities to sample Gambian cuisine. A fun fact: the suites have names like the Coconut Suite and the Avocado Suite.

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Ⓒ Hibiscus House

Djembe Beach Resort

It is a delightful resort where you can enjoy the sun somewhere different at any time of day, all day long. On the beach, by the pool, at the other pool, or simply while trying the local cuisine on the terrace. Djembe Beach Resort is located about 14 kilometers from the airport and 1,2 kilometers from Bijilo Monkey Park . Feeling like exercising? You can play tennis, go cycling, or swim laps in one of the pools. Tip: the hotel is located practically next to Poco Loco , the place to grab a bite to eat, have a drink, and dance in the evening!

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These beach resorts and hotels in Gambia guarantee an unforgettable holiday no matter what, enjoy!

Gambia Travel Tips

Here's how to get there: with Tui , Vakantiediscounter , and Corendon , you fly from Amsterdam to The Gambia every few days on a direct flight or with a short stopover in Senegal. Did you know that the flight takes only about 6 hours in total and that it is summer there during our winter? This truly makes it the perfect winter sun destination for us!

Tips for the best travel deals to Gambia:
⋙ Also at Holiday discounter Book your affordable beach holidays to Gambia. In this article, you'll find some of their most beautiful accommodations. View the entire range here >>
⋙ Via Corendon book a package holiday including flight. The hotels Coco Ocean, balafon en Kombo are perfect for a beach holiday. View all offers for Gambia here >>
⋙ At Tui Book your 8 days from €359. Senegambia Beach is our absolute favorite! View all offers here >>

More helpful tips for Gambia? Check out our other lists:

• Check out our ultimate Gambia Travel Guide here
• 28 things you should know about Gambia
• 16 fun things to do in Gambia besides relaxing on the beach
• 8 Food and Drinks in Gambia You'll Want to Try

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Useful websites to find your perfect hotel:

1 Our favorite website for booking hotels is Booking.comIf you regularly book hotel rooms here, you will be Genius member And you have access to secret deals and extra discounts. Which filters do we always use to find the best hotels? Choose a high review score, set your maximum budget, and select the neighborhood you want to stay in. Or search using the map function, paying extra attention to whether there's a metro station nearby. Click here to immediately search for a hotel for your next trip >>
2 Don't let the word scare you off package trip, because travel organizations such as Corendon en Tui also have hotels and apartments in their portfolio that are small-scale and unique. Or consider, for example, a Eliza Was Here where your journey is completed by the freedom of a rental car.
3 Prefer a your house or a apartment? Of course we all know Airbnb, but also consider providers such as: Belville en Interhome (with a wide range throughout Europe), Dream parks (where they have tiny houses in the Netherlands, among other things), Landal of Nature house (with beautiful houses in nature). For the most beautiful holiday homes in France, visit the website Gites.nl is recommended.

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